Combining a comfortable wide-angle design with an ultra-fast maximum aperture, the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens for Sony E Mountis part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses and designed for use with APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is adept at working in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for selective focus control. The optical design makes use of several low dispersion and aspherical elements, which control color fringing and various aberrations in order to provide high sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. Individual elements also feature a super multilayered coating to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Benefitting the optical assets, this lens also sports a stepping AF motor for quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance that suits both still photography as well as video applications.

APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16    24mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    Stepping Motor AF System    Super Multi-Layer Coating    Two Aspherical Elements    Two SLD Elements, Three FLD Elements    Weather-Sealed Construction

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.

Wide-angle prime is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for achieving selective focus effects.

Two special low dispersion (SLD) elements and three F low dispersion (FLD) elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity and color accuracy.

Two aspherical elements are used to limit distortion and spherical aberrations and also contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.

A super multilayered coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.

A stepping AF motor benefits both photographers and videographers with its fast, precise, and near-silent performance.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

The bayonet mount is constructed from brass to ensure accuracy and durability. Additionally, rubber sealing in the mount design renders it dust and splash resistant.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How is the auto focus performance on Sony FS5?

A: I use it on my Sony A6500 and the auto focus is fast. Landscapes and architecture very sharp.

Q: 2. I'm thinking of using this lens on an IR-modified Sony A6400. Any reports of IR hotspots with this lens?

A: There aren't any issues with hotspots with this lens on the A6400/ir.

Q: 3. Would this lens paired with a Sony Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera be suitable for photographing original paintings to be made into prints? Our artwork can be up to 8 feet wide...

A: You would probably be better off with the 30mm. That is close to a "normal perspective" for human vision and will retain proper proportions of the image better. That said, this lens will produce great quality images. However, a wide angle lens such as this will result in images that may make details toward the edge of the frame look somewhat stretched.

Q: 4. is this lens good for the Sony A7Riii ?

A: Not really, this is a lens for cropped sensors and will reduce the resolution by about 40%. If you are searching Sigma lenses, make sure they have a DG designation instead of a DC designation.

Q: 5. Where is the lens made?

A: This lens is manufactured in Japan.

Q: 6. Does this lense zoom

A: No, it is a prime lens fixed at 16mm.

Q: 7. How does this compare to the sony 20mm 2.8? I have the a6000.

A: Wider angle of view and better in low light performance

Q: 8. Is this a full frame lens?

A: APS-C crop lens

Q: 9. Is it OSS?

A: no, but with the wide angle you have a lot of room to adjust the settings. i can shoot in the dark at 1/250 and an f 2 with an ISO of 100 while a friend with OSS needed to shoot the same shot at 1/250 at f 3,5 with a 800 ISO. in short, i dont have to compensate for blurry images by cranking the ISO in order to speed up the shutter speed due to the lack of OSS.

Q: 10. What does it mean when it says 24mm (35mm Equivalent) ? I have a Sony A6300

A: With the Crop Factor for non-full frame you have to multiply the lens focal length (16mm) X 1.5 = 24mm